Guidelines For Respecting Religious Diversity

The Education committee of the FCAC is committed to promoting respect and appreciation for the religions, beliefs, and customs of our diverse student population. The U.S. Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of neutrality toward religion by public schools. Schools must protect religious liberty rights of all students while avoiding the public endorsement of any particular religion.

Students in the countyhave a right to their religious beliefs and practices, free from discrimination, bullying, or harassment. The Education Committee is committed to working with the MCPS in making feasible and reasonable accommodations for students within our county to participate in those beliefs and practices.In partnership with the MCPS, the Education Committee created The Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity. The publication was created to be a quick, easy-to-read reference regarding Board of Education policies and Montgomery County Public regulations–as well as state and federal laws–that guide the district on these important topics. You can download the guidelines below.

CLICK FOR FLYER The Faith Community Working Group invites Montgomery County residents of all faith traditions and ethnic backgrounds to the Second Annual Multicultural Dialogue. The exercises in this series of dialogues develop from the first to the third. We encourage you to attend this dialogue and consider attending the second and third dialogues. All attendees must register at: tinyurl.com/fcwgdialogue3 Capacity: 120 (Registration will close once capacity is reached) Snow Date : January 28; an email will be sent[...]